Farm and vineyard stays in New England offer even more than what usually springs to mind when considering a visit to the area. A rural vacation offers relaxation and opportunity to participate on the farm in a pastoral setting, often just a short drive to nearby villages or urban areas. How about learning how to make butter or cheese, or taking part in maple sugaring?

And there is that breath-taking foliage to consider... not at all hard to find in the fall in New England, yet somehow a bit more satisfying to contemplate after a day connecting with the land.